Project Officer – Goranwarrabul House
Job Description
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Status: Part-time or Full-time
Direct reports: Nil
Location: Seymour – Goranwarrabul House
TLaWC
The Taungurung Land and Waters Council (TLaWC) is the voice of the Taungurung people – a
people with a strong sense of shared identity, self-determining in the management of Country
and culture. As a Registered Aboriginal Party, TLaWC upholds the interests of the Taungurung
people with emphasis on economic, social and cultural well-being. TLaWC’s focus is to preserve
the past, protect the present and strengthen the future of the Taungurung Nation, which
occupies a large part of Central Victoria.
This role sits within the Advocacy & Enablement Division, which is a multidisciplinary area of the
organisation directed by Taungurung community cultural objectives, aspirations and strategic
priorities in the TLaWC Strategy 2021-2025. The Division is made up of five (5) work units:
Advocacy & Engagement, People & Workplace Culture, Partnerships and Agreements, Finance,
and wawa biik – Cultural Experiences.
Primary Function
This role will be responsible for developing a robust strategy and action plan for ongoing
sustainability and success of Goranwarrabul House. It will also involve supporting the
implementation and evaluation of Korin Korin Balit Djak (KKBD) Aboriginal health, wellbeing and
safety initiatives 2017-2027 by connecting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community
members living within the Lower Hume catchment of Mitchell and Murrindindi Shires and with
local health and primary care services.
Key Duties
1. Build a rapport with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to identify and document
the issues, barriers and local approaches to ensuring health and wellbeing outcomes of
same
2. Building on relationships with health providers, hospitals, and other relevant services that
will assist in the health and well-being of the Aboriginal community
3. Working with other relevant programs that will inform the strategy and action plan for
achieving sustainable outcomes for Goranwarrabul House
4. Working collaboratively with KKBD partnership managers and project officers to foster a
coordinated approach to implementing the Korin Korin Balit Djak Action Plan and best
practice and regional achievements
5. Advocate for better outcomes that benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s
needs and aspirations
6. Enhance the profile and sustainability of Goranwarrabul House
In partnership with the Aboriginal community, Aboriginal organisation and non-Aboriginal organisations in Lower Hume:
1. Develop project plans, evaluations, activities and project reports consistent with
KKBD and state-wide planning and reporting requirements
2. Working collaboratively with partners, stakeholders and community to review,
develop and implement a robust strategy and action plan for Goranwarrabul House
ongoing sustainability and success
3. Develop and implement strategies to engage with the Aboriginal Communities living
in Mitchell and Murrindindi Shires including supporting implementation of health
promotion initiatives in partnership with relevant councils and organisations
4. Other duties in-line with program objectives as required
WHS
• Comply with all safety policies, procedures and work instructions to support a safe work
environment for all staff
• Long periods of time spent sedentary at a desk
• Reasonable level of health and fitness required to perform the inherent requirements of
the role
Key Selection Criteria
Essential capacities
• Tertiary Qualifications and/or significant experience in a similar position
• Demonstrated experience working in Aboriginal Health, wellbeing and communities
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain relationships with people at all levels anda
range of professional and consumer groups
• Sound understanding of Aboriginal health challenges and issues as they relate to Lower
Hume
• Well-developed understanding and experience in change management processes
• Well-developed skills and experience in the planning, delivery and evaluation of
services, programs and projects
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to work with minimal direction, manage time effectively and be adaptable and
flexible.
• Competent use of a range of IT applications, including word, excel, PowerPoint
and outlook.
• Current driver’s licence.
Personal Attributes
• Good professional judgment and confident decision-making in relation to core duties
• High ethical standards and personal integrity
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in relation to sensitive information
• A strong work ethic and an ability to attend to duties without constant supervision and
direction
• Strong organising and time management habits
To work with TLaWC, applicants must have
• An understanding of the importance of Country to Traditional Owners and the
recognition of Taungurung as Traditional Owners
• An ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Traditional Owners
• A commitment to self-determination
• Adherence to the TLaWC code of conduct
